Can my employer refuse to accept my resignation?
Not covered by the Labour Codes
- The Labour Codes, the Central Rules and the model standing orders do not deal with an employer accepting or refusing a worker’s resignation.
- The notice you give usually comes from your appointment letter or your employer’s standing orders. Your final wages still have a deadline under the Codes.
Notice when you resignWhen your final pay is due
Last checked 4 Nov 2026 · we searched the Codes, the Central Rules and the model standing orders and found nothing on this · not reviewed by a lawyer. Other laws, your State's rules or your contract may still deal with it.